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"Britains Sea Power Is Yours: Exploring the Mighty Warship HMS Hood" Step aboard the legendary warship HMS Hood and witness Britain's unrivaled sea power

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'General Goddard' capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century

The 'General Goddard' capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337677 The 'General Goddard' capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 114.3x184.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Defence' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas)

The 'Defence' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas)
7337675 The 'Defence' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 35.5x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Brunswick' breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)

HMS 'Brunswick' breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337674 HMS 'Brunswick' breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 4.5x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337672 The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 139.7x190.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Action between HMS 'Crescent' and the 'Reunion', 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)

Action between HMS 'Crescent' and the 'Reunion', 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)
7337671 Action between HMS 'Crescent' and the 'Reunion', 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting) by Jones, C. M

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)

The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)
7337665 The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 43.9x70.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)
7337656 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 67.3x108 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)
7337655 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting)

Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting)
7337646 Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 106.6x189.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer 'Boscawen' engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745

Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer 'Boscawen' engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745
7337645 Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer 'Boscawen' engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Brooking

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)
7337640 The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas) by Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708) ; 67.4x80 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The burning of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692

The burning of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337634 The burning of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel)

The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel)
7337630 The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel) by Salm, Adriaen or Abraham (c.1660-1720); 87.8x160 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Royal Prince' and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666

HMS 'Royal Prince' and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337617 HMS 'Royal Prince' and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 78.8x110.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting)

The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting)
7337613 The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 96.5x139.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel)

The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel)
7337610 The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 111.8x179.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Edinburgh' on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas)

HMS 'Edinburgh' on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas)
7337796 HMS 'Edinburgh' on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); 52x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)

English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337760 English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 77.2x107.8x2.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas)

A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas)
7337755 A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 59x72.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel)

A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel)
7337734 A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Anthonisz, Aert (c.1579/80-1620); 25.4x38.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)
7337716 The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 40.6x52.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)

H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)
7337573 H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph) by Boone, C. (fl.c.1813); 27.5x38.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Boone (artist); H. M

Background imageWar Ship Collection: 40-gun ship 'Lion' (1557, also known as 'Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving)

40-gun ship 'Lion' (1557, also known as 'Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving)
7337504 40-gun ship 'Lion' (1557, also known as 'Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving) by Visscher, Claes Jansz (c.1550-c.1612); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Naval battle, organized as an exhibition fight for the people of Rome by Emperor Claudius

Naval battle, organized as an exhibition fight for the people of Rome by Emperor Claudius, historical engraving of 1883
UIG5414170 Naval battle, organized as an exhibition fight for the people of Rome by Emperor Claudius, historical engraving of 1883; UIG.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A 17th century French galley under sail. (print)

A 17th century French galley under sail. (print)
7419950 A 17th century French galley under sail. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley under sail. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)
7341816 The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 26.5x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint)

View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint)
7341600 View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 25.9x36.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914

Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper)
7341572 Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Victory', late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)

HMS 'Victory', late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341662 HMS 'Victory', late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 25.2x33 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780

Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780, late 18th century (oil painting)
7339090 Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780, late 18th century (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 106.7x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)

Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)
7338120 Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 26.7x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Charles Galley' before a light breeze, late 17th century (oil on panel)

The 'Charles Galley' before a light breeze, late 17th century (oil on panel)
7338112 The 'Charles Galley' before a light breeze, late 17th century (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 71.1x95.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A view of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, 1804 (aquatint)

A view of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, 1804 (aquatint)
7339212 A view of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, 1804 (aquatint) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); 66.2x48.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Heildeloff)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship ''Amelia''

Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship ''Amelia''
7338105 Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship ''Amelia'', c.1639 (oil on canvas) by Nooms

Background imageWar Ship Collection: 'Le Droits de L'Homme', a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates

'Le Droits de L'Homme', a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates
7339142 'Le Droits de L'Homme', a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates the 'Indefatigable' & the 'Amazon' on the 13th & 14th January 1797

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Captured French vessel 'Le Sans Pareil' at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper)

Captured French vessel 'Le Sans Pareil' at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper)
7339114 Captured French vessel 'Le Sans Pareil' at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper) by British School, (18th Century); 58x74.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Illustration showing a fifteenth-century English warships. 1834

Illustration showing a fifteenth-century English warships. 1834
5310718 Illustration showing a fifteenth-century English warships. 1834; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A Destroyer in a Harbour, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

A Destroyer in a Harbour, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403996 A Destroyer in a Harbour, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Charles Beresford, British admiral and commander of the Channel Fleet, 1904 (litho)

Charles Beresford, British admiral and commander of the Channel Fleet, 1904 (litho)
8655567 Charles Beresford, British admiral and commander of the Channel Fleet, 1904 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Beresford)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A Japanese warship, 1906 (colour litho)

A Japanese warship, 1906 (colour litho)
8635470 A Japanese warship, 1906 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese warship, 1906. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho)

Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho)
8655649 Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655623 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)

Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655621 Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho)

Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho)
8655620 Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)

Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655617 Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Prow of a 17th century warship (colour litho)

Prow of a 17th century warship (colour litho)
8663658 Prow of a 17th century warship (colour litho) by Stower, Willy (1864-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prow of a 17th century warship)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Warships at anchor, 1850

Warships at anchor, 1850
3479382 Warships at anchor, 1850; (add.info.: Warships at anchor at the mouth of the Thames awaiting the tide. The vessel on the right is a sailing vessel while the one next to her is transitional)



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"Britains Sea Power Is Yours: Exploring the Mighty Warship HMS Hood" Step aboard the legendary warship HMS Hood and witness Britain's unrivaled sea power. As a symbol of strength, this mighty vessel played a pivotal role in protecting our nation's interests. In 1953, during the Korean War, we catch a glimpse of American naval might as the destroyer USS Shelton and aircraft carrier USS Antietam refuel from the tanker USS Tolovana in Korean waters. The imposing presence of the aircraft carrier USS Essex awaits her turn in the background. During World War II, National Savings Group rallied support with their wartime poster reminding us that every contribution counts to maintain Britain's dominance at sea. This sentiment echoes through history as we marvel at iconic ships like SS Great Britain and explore their historical significance. A cutaway view offers an intriguing glimpse into an American warship's inner workings, showcasing its intricate design and advanced technology. Meanwhile, Liberty's new shops in London proudly advertise their connection to British maritime heritage. Model enthusiasts can appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship behind recreating HMS Victory of 1737 or admire Hms Dreadnought 1906—a revolutionary battleship that forever changed naval warfare tactics. Even beyond traditional vessels, innovation shines through with No D600 Active - Warship Class Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive—an engineering marvel combining land and sea capabilities seamlessly. Lastly, let us not forget St Vincent Sailing Ship—reminding us of our rich seafaring past where wooden hulls braved treacherous waves for exploration and conquest alike. Warships embody more than just military might; they represent national pride, technological advancements, and unwavering determination to protect what is ours—the vast expanse of our oceans.